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A private graveside service for Shirley Helen Mask, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Mask passed away at 7:31 a.m., Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her home. 

She was born February 24, 1935, at West Plains, Missouri, to Charles Sylvester Ross, Sr. and Phoebe Ellen Collins Ross.  On February 3, 1951, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Gene Mask, who preceded her in death on August 29, 2005.  Mrs. Mask enjoyed collecting dolls, playing piano, her puzzle books, politics and her cats.  She loved relaxing in her recliner with her cat, Jo Jo.  Shirley was a poet and wrote many beautiful poems throughout her life.

She is survived by two children, Travis Mask, West Plains and Carlissa Gilliam and husband, Craig, Rogersville, Missouri; one granddaughter, Chelsea Gilliam and husband, Josh Brown, Rogersville, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Carlisle Gilliam-Brown and Adeline Gilliam-Brown; her loving best friend of fifteen years, Bill Mosley, West Plains; and many nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, one daughter, Sherry Jean Mask, four brothers, Basil, Wayne, Earl and Charles Sylvester Ross, Jr. and three sisters-in-law, Betty, Maxine  and Ruby Ross, preceded her in death.  

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Graveside services for Lillian Marie Reinmuth, 77, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 31, 2025, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Reinmuth passed away at 3:32 p.m., Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her home. 

She was born June 30, 1947, at Kansas City, Kansas, to Leroy and Jennie Schell Long.  On July 3, 1966, she was married at Rover, Missouri, to Glenn (Sonny) Reinmuth, who preceded her in death on July 18, 2010.  Mrs. Reinmuth lived in the Rover community for many years.  She loved her family and enjoyed crafting, whether it was painting, beads or quilting.  She also enjoyed reading, especially the bible.  Mrs. Reinmuth was a faithful Christian woman and attended Faith Tabernacle Church, Rover, Missouri.

She is survived by two children, Richard Reinmuth and wife, Penny, West Plains, Missouri and  Patricia Taber and husband, Ricky, Rover, Missouri; five grandchildren, Nicole Harrill, Amanda Cotton and husband, Ajay, Jason Taber and significant other, Taylor Weaver, David Taber and wife, Emma and Samantha Staley and husband, Stevie; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Pitcock, West Plains; one sister, Edith Black, West Plains; three brothers-in-law, John, Marvin and Vernon Reinmuth and wife, Tracy, all of Rover; one sister-in-law, Joann Reinmuth, Rover; and many nieces, nephews and friends. 

Her parents, husband, one sister, Loretta Barker, step-father, Ira Pitcock, three brothers-in-law, Ed Barker, Loyd Black and Walter Reinmuth and one sister-in-law, Betty Pitcock, preceded her in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Tabernacle Church or Rover Fire Department and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Graveside services for Herman Woodrow Bennett, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Bennett passed away at 3:54 a.m., Sunday, January 26, 2025, at West Vue Nursing Center. 

He was born July 14, 1937, at Cureall, Missouri, to Leslie Lewis Bennett and Opal F. Surritte Bennett.  On October 26, 1957, he was married at West Plains, to Shirley Ann Bryan, who preceded him in death on February 6, 1991.  Herman worked for Jackie D. Garrett for thirty-five years as a wrecker and station operator.  He was well known and loved by many.  He loved wood working, among his creations were several vehicles including a wrecker and log cabins.  In his younger years, Herman loved to fish and deer hunt.  He enjoyed going to square dancing activities with his companion, Wilma Waggoner.  Herman loved his extended family at Jimmie’s Restaurant, where he spent a lot of his meals and talking with friends.  Mr. Bennett was a member of Spring Creek Church.

He is survived by one daughter, Mary Frazier and husband, Mark; three grandsons, Shawn Frazier and wife, Tiana, Timmy Frazier and Joshua Frazier and wife, Brandi; seven great-grandchildren, Drake Frazier and wife, Cassidy, Aidan Frazier, Elaysa Frazier, River Bo Frazier, Carmen O’Shaughnessy, Lily Frazier and Ryder Black; two great-great-grandchildren, Tyler and Memphis Frazier; one brother, Robert Bennett and wife, Beverly, his long time companion, Wilma Waggoner; many nieces and nephews; and his best friends and neighbors Chuck and the late Frankie Hogancamp. 

His parents, wife, three brothers, Harold, Harley and David Bennett, and one sister, Wanda Edmonston, preceded him in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

A celebration of life service for Reginald Joseph Silva, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at His Place House of Worship.

Mr. Silva passed away at 7:07 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home. 

He was born April 4, 1942, at Kilauea, Hawaii, to Joseph Stanley Silva and Mary Rapozo Silva.  Mr. Silva was a veteran, having served his country with the United States Air Force.  Before his retirement, he worked at Howell-Oregon Electric Coop.  On May 12, 2006, he was married at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, to Debra Hyder.  Reg loved God and family; he considered his Howell-Oregon Electric co-workers, West Plains Senior Center Pool Hall and his marble collecting community as family. He was born and raised in Hawaii, where he was nicknamed “Pineapple”.  He enjoyed collecting marbles since he was a young boy, earning the second nickname “Marble Hunter”.  Reg also enjoyed spear fishing, scuba diving and boxing.  If he wasn’t riding his Harley, he was either hunting, fishing or shooting pool.  He was a member of His Place House of Worship and led His Way Ministry with his wife for many years and also served on the security team.

He is survived by his wife, Debby Silva, of the family home; five children, Terry Hackworth and husband, Steve, West Plains, Kim Knapp and husband, Todd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Blue Seeley and husband, Brad, Desiree Theibeault and husband, Skyler and Amber Kirkpatrick, all of West Plains; thirteen grandchildren, Steven and MaKenzie, Misti and Kenneth, Sara, Isaac and Jamie Jo, Taylor and Sierra, Karma, Amara, Jedidiah and Natalie; ten great-grandchildren, Kenzie, Cole, Izias, Merryck, Adaleah, Caedmon, Kairros, Lexi, Nolan and Teller; one brother, Stanley Mervin Silva, West Plains; one sister, Kathleen Koerte and husband, Dickie, Kauai, Hawaii; one sister-in-law, Becky Stiles, Ozark, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews. 

His parents and first wife, Doyce Jan Lee Silva, preceded him in death.  

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mercy Hospital in Springfield and Hospice Compassus for their wonderful care.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Brandon Hicks, 48, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Brandon passed away at 7:56 a.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home.

He was born August 18, 1976, in Springfield, Missouri, to Wesley Hicks and Donna Lawrence Hicks. Brandon graduated from West Plains High School. Brandon began his lifelong career in the auto body repair profession at an early age. He was a significant part of the operation of his family’s business, Hicks Body Shop, and later at Bell’s Body Shop. He was skilled in all aspects of auto body repair with emphasis on his excellence in the application of the paint process. He also had a great love for the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by three children, Jordon Hicks and fiancé, Mackenzie, Tucson, Arizona, Landon Martin and fiancé, Kaitlyn, Yellville, Arkansas and Kolby Hicks, West Plains; three grandchildren, Zachary Hicks, Shannon Martin and Chanel Martin; his parents, Wesley and Donna Hicks, West Plains; two brothers, Larry Hicks and wife, Sabrina, West Plains and Nick Hicks and wife, Elizabeth, Springfield, Missouri; and his nieces and nephews, Tyler, Henley, Hailey, Lindsey, Noah, Leah and Ava, and many other family members and friends.

His grandparents, Flay and Esta Lee Lawrence and Homer Hicks, Sr. and Imogene Hicks, preceded him in death.

Mr. Hicks will lie in state from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains High School Bridges Program and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.

Graveside services for Bobbie Lee Ellison, 95, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, at Bean Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Ellison passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at NHC HealthCare. 

He was born January 20, 1930, at Howard’s Ridge, Missouri, to Lish Ellison and Katie Crawford Ellison.  On July 11, 1957, he was married at West Plains, to Reba Louise Watts, who preceded him in death on April 22, 2015.  Mr. Ellison was a veteran, having served in Korea with the United States Army.  Bob loved raising Santa Gertrudis cattle, dirt track racing and was a St. Louis Cardinals fan.  He enjoyed playing a good game of pitch and was a big story teller.  Mr. Ellison was a member of the Moody Community Center and was baptized into the Church of Christ.

He is survived by two children, Cindy Tyree and husband, Lynn and Stan Ellison, all of West Plains; three grandchildren, Ashley Tyree Cooley, Luke Tyree and Kate Tyree and fiancé, Jim Childress; two great-grandchildren, Ellie and Cutter; one brother, Lawrence Ellison, Lakeland, Florida; one sister, Louise Luton, St. Louis, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. 

His parents, wife, three brothers and two sisters, preceded him in death.  

The family would like to give a special thank you to NHC HealthCare and Hospice Compassus for the wonderful care given to their loved one.  Memorial contributions may be made to Moody Community Center or Bean Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Funeral services for Gene Edward Shepherd, 71, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 26, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Shepherd passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home. 

He was born March 4, 1953, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Odis Shepherd and Margie Lorene Brawley Shepherd.  On February 19, 1977, he was married at Caulfield, Missouri, to Threasa Hobbs.  Gene enjoyed camping, hunting, gardening and fishing, especially trout fishing.  He loved music and was passionate about playing the guitar.  He loved going to church and enjoyed playing gospel music.  Gene worked at International Shoe Factory for seventeen years and then at Royal Oak for twenty-two years until he retired.  For many years Mr. Shepherd attended Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle and attended Brandsville Pentecostal Mission in his final years.

He is survived by his wife, Threasa Shepherd, of the family home; one brother, Richard Shepherd and wife, Tinia, West Plains, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Stanley Blohm, Rogersville, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews. 

His parents, grandparents, mother-in-law, Iva Hobbs, one brother, James Ray Shepherd, two sisters, Virginia Lorene White and Valerie Blohm, one nephew, Joshua Hobbs and one great-niece, Neyterri Hobbs, preceded him in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Fowler Chapel Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Funeral services for Wanda Jean Holbrook, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Holbrook passed away at 10:58 a.m., Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Brooke Haven Healthcare. 

She was born March 5, 1939, at Elijah, Missouri, to Virgil Roberts and Helen Grisham Roberts.  On January 29, 1955, she was married at West Plains, to Harvey (Bud) Holbrook, who preceded her in death on March 1, 2008.  Jean enjoyed cooking, decorating her house and fashion.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  She greatly enjoyed caring for all children and was a great mother, who raised her children in church.  Mrs. Holbrook was a member of First Baptist Church, West Plains for many years.

She is survived by two children, Rhonda Ruth and David Holbrook; one granddaughter, Sarah Holbrook; three great-grandchildren, Shyonna Holbrook, Janeal Talton and Emonie Talton; three great-great-grandchildren, Amirah Holbrook, Aleonna Ledford and Jacoby Harbin; one brother, Jerry Roberts and wife, Cathy; and many nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, one son, Ronald Keith Holbrook, one daughter, Patricia Holbrook, two granddaughters, Angela and Amy Holbrook, two brothers, Darrell and Joe Ray Roberts, one sister, Carolyn Hall, three nephews, Owen, Pete and Virgil Wayne Roberts and one sister-in-law, Phyllis Jean Roberts, preceded her in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Homeland Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or American Heart Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Funeral services for Velda Jo Lilley Batt Gunter, 90, Crosbyton, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Gunter went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 16, 2025, with her daughters by her side. 

She was born September 20, 1934 in Lubbock, Texas, to Charnel Edgar and Dauskola (Luster) Lilley.  Velda was very proud she began school in Cooper ISD and then went to New Deal ISD where she had many special memories, including friendships that lasted through the years.  She played basketball in high school and the team was state champions.  Velda met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Edward Dow Batt.  They lived in the community of Center and married at the Center Community Church.  Edward joined the Navy and Velda traveled coast to coast with him as a faithful Navy wife.  She loved to sew, crochet and cook for her family, especially her famous fried pies and chocolate gravy.  When Velda was 70 years old, she met and married her soul mate, John (Wayland) Gunter.  They spent the days together working hard as they ran a dairy farm and she earned her FDA Dairy certification.  Velda was proud of this accomplishment as she was never fond of public speaking, but was able to do presentations to earn this.  They also built fences and planted fields of watermelon, corn and pumpkin for a wildlife program on their farm.  Later they devoted their time in hay farming.  Together they were happy working hard outdoors.  She told her family and friends that these were the happiest days of her life.

She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia (Cindy) Vasquez, Crosbyton, Texas and Patricia (Sam) Taylor, Salem, Arkansas; She was a devoted granny to eighteen grandchildren, all who loved her dearly; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; three bonus grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Bonnie (Carlton) Starkey, Lubbock, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husbands, one premature baby, one son, Edd Dowbert Batt, one daughter, Jeanean (Judy) Gonzales, one granddaughter, Lindsay Sweeting, one grandson, Travis Gonzales, three brothers, Charles, Jimmy and Hubert (Buster) Lilley and one sister, Patricia (Susie) Lilley Ortega, preceded her in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Parsons Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Crosbyton Senior Citizens Center and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Lubbock, especially Peggy, Mary, Kathy, Shah, Nequah, Natalie, Ashley, Jessica and Chuck.  A special thank you to Pastor Tommy Murillo, neighbors, Sylvia Vilgas, Michelle Hodges and Sharon Williams and Crosbyton Senior Citizens for not only meal deliveries, but for bringing a smile to our momma’s face.  Our momma and granny will be greatly missed.  She was our family’s strong matriarch, spiritual advisor and prayer warrior; her last phone calls and visits included a statement of “If you don’t know Jesus, you need to get to know Him because He is coming soon.”

A memorial service for Jerry Lynn West, 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Jerry passed away at 5:36 a.m., Sunday, January 12, 2025, at NHC HealthCare. 

He was born November 14, 1959, at West Plains, Missouri to Evelyn Downing West and Jessie Lea West of Caulfield, Missouri.  Jerry graduated from West Plains High School in 1979.  In 1982 Jerry joined the United States Army, 567 Transportation Company.  He served with the United States Army as Specialist Fourth Class for eight years and during that time he served in Desert Storm.  Jerry also served in various locations around the world.  Upon returning to West Plains, he worked in security for DRS for a period of twenty-two years.  For the last five years, Jerry worked in security for Samaritan Outreach of West Plains.  He was a Christian and his faith was the cornerstone of his life.  His passion was in serving the Lord and in witnessing to those around him.  His family, service to his Country and community were his greatest joys!

Jerry is survived by two sisters, Melva Johnson and husband, Perry D., West Plains, and Joyce James, West Plains; one brother, John West and wife, Sharon, Kingsville, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Janina West, West Plains; one niece, Teena Skiles and husband, Joe, Brentwood, California; three nephews, Justin West and wife, Jodie, Independence, Missouri, Brock James and wife, Bethany, Springfield, Missouri and Jeremy West and wife, Melissa, St. Louis, Missouri; and many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. 

His parents, one brother, Jeff West, two nephews, Perry Dwayne Johnson II and Bradley Christopher Reid and his grandparents, preceded him in death.  

A private burial will be in Fowler Chapel Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Outreach or Fowler Chapel Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Funeral services for Billy Joe Cawthron, 98, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Central Calvary Baptist Church, 4607 State Route CC, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Cawthron passed away at 7:40 a.m., Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home. 

He was born September 6, 1926, in Temple, Texas, to Leo and Edna Cawthron.  Billy accomplished many things throughout his lifetime and left a wonderful legacy. He served in the United States Marine Corps and landed with the first wave on Iwo Jima during WWII. The Lord protected Billy and allowed him to return home without sustaining any injuries.  He worked for the Santa Fe Railway for 40 years and retired in 1986 as general manager of mechanical maintenance at the Chicago Terminal. In 1988, Billy moved to Koshkonong, Missouri and worked for Evangelist Tom Williams at Circle B Ranch. It was there that he met his second wife, Sue Cawthron, and the Lord blessed them with 36 years of marriage.  Billy faithfully attended church and served in leadership capacities at every church he attended. He served as a deacon at Marquette Manor Baptist Church in Downers Grove, Illinois for more than 30 years. He and Sue attended Central Calvary Baptist Church of West Plains for 36 years. Billy began serving as a chaplain at Ozarks Medical Center shortly before his 80th birthday and said that he felt a little like Moses by starting a new career at such an advanced age.  One of Billy’s favorite pastimes was horseback riding/breaking and training horses—a hobby that he gave up shortly before his 90th birthday. Another pastime Billy enjoyed was storytelling. With a twinkle in his eyes, he would recount stories about his childhood and other life experiences.  Billy Joe Cawthron was a wise, caring, Godly man who was loved and respected by people of all ages. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Sue Cawthron of the family home; his son Brian Cawthron (Joann) of Jefferson City, Missouri; Daughters, Wendy Mueller of Charlotte, North Carolina and Kristy Applegate (Tony) of Uganda, Africa;  Grandchildren, Tiffany Cawthron Bellows (Ron), Adam Cawthron; Jaxson “Gio”, Dominic, and Jacob Mueller, Eliana, Elijah, Elexis, Elysse, and Ellora Applegate, William Jennings; and Great-Grandchildren, Sam, Joey, and Nick Bellows; Darren and Stella Cawthron and Keandra Jennings.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Peggy Jean Glass Cawthron, two brothers, Leo and Jack Cawthron and three sisters, Mildred Cawthron, Maurine Roark, and Lenora Moore.

Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday.  Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist International Missions Inc. and designated for Faith Baptist Church Building Fund in Uganda (Address for BIMI is P O Box 9 Harrison, TN 37341) and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

A visitation service for Bryan Evan Mackey, 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2025, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Mackey passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. 

He was born November 1, 1960, at San Diego, California, to Eldon Mackey and Tinzie Mims Mackey.  Bryan graduated from Bayside High School Virginia Beach, Virginia with the Class of 1979.   He attended Freed-Hardeman University.  He moved with his family from Virginia Beach to Mountain Grove, Missouri in 1980.  After moving to Mountain Grove, he met and married Peggy Patterson on March 7, 1987.  They had two sons, Travis and Scott.  Bryan worked for Brown Shoe Company as a foreman and assistant plant manager until the company closed.  He went to work for Armstrong Flooring (AHF) in 1995 where he worked at the yard as a forklift operator until his retirement in August, 2024.  He was a fixer, a maker and a tinkerer extraordinaire.  He enjoyed refinishing furniture, woodworking, grilling and using his smoker.  Bryan also enjoyed going to garage sales and thrift stores.  What he loved the most was spending time with family and spoiling his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Peggy; his son, Scott and wife, Olivia; four grandchildren, Norah, Jude, Celia and Jacob; his mother, Tinzie Mackey; one brother, David; one sister, Susan Taylor and husband, Dan; four aunts; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 

His father, one son, Travis Mackey, one sister, Anna Mackey and many other relatives preceded him in death.  

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Darold Ray Hardin, 68, Peace Valley, Missouri, passed away at 6:33 a.m., Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Brooke Haven Healthcare. 

He was born February 4, 1956, at West Plains, Missouri, to Arthur Eldon Hardin and Naomi Fite Hardin-Inlow.  Mr. Hardin enjoyed working with his hands, whether it was woodworking or building things for his grandkids.  He was very proud of being a boilermaker and a welder.

He is survived by two children, Timothy Hardin and wife, Sarah, Peace Valley, Missouri and Tender Ramsey, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jasmine Hoover and husband, Liam, State of North Carolina, Mason Ramsey, West Plains and Jesse Hardin, Peace Valley; two brothers, Dale Hardin, State of Florida and his twin, Harold Hardin, Caulfield, Missouri; one sister, Eldonna Williams and husband, Ronald, State of Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. 

His parents, wife, Susan Parks Hardin, one son, Johnny Ray Hardin, one grandson, Ashton Lee, two brothers, Charlie Hardin and Tom Hardin and one sister, June Hardin, preceded him in death.  

A Celebration of life service will be held from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Amvets.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Marian Clarine Frommel, 90, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:35 a.m., Monday, January 6, 2025, at West Vue Nursing Center. 

She was born March 7, 1934, at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Asa Green and Eva Holloway Green.  On July 4, 1954, she was married at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Floyd Frommel, who preceded her in death on June 19, 2014.  She loved being a homemaker and enjoyed going to yard sales.  Mrs. Frommel was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church for over twenty years.

She is survived by one son, Michael Frommel and wife, Denise, four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, one son, Thomas Frommel, one granddaughter, Tabitha Frommel, two sisters, Freda Ackerman and Etta Williamson and two brothers, George and Marvin Green, preceded her in death.  

No services will be held.  Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Funeral services for Debra Ann Ramey, 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Ms. Ramey passed away at 8:50 a.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.  

She was born April 5, 1959, at Chicago, Illinois, to Marvin and Doris Kendall Ramey.  Ms. Ramey was very proud of her Native American heritage.  She enjoyed watching movies, gardening, and cooking.  She especially loved cooking for others.  Her family was her life, and she loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.  Ms. Ramey was of the Christian faith.

She is survived by her significant other, Wayne Wheeler, West Plains; two children, Freedom Chaney, West Plains, and William Iliff and wife, Shena, West Plains; two step-children, Joshua Wheeler and wife, Marianne, Toronto, Canada, and Samantha Martin and husband, Erik, West Plains; five grandchildren, Jarica Maggard, Austin Maggard and wife, Hayley, Alisa Maggard, Reyanna Iliff, and Kaitlynn Iliff; four step-grandchildren, Erika, Gideon, Caroline, and Sylous; six great-grandchildren, Quentin, Lydia, Paxton, Nolan, Natalie, and Autumn; four brothers, Guy Ramey and significant other, Roberta, Rensselaer, Indiana, Michael Ramey, Rensselaer, Dale Ramey and wife, Christina, Bedford, Indiana, and Charlie Ramey, Medaryville, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents preceded her in death.  

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for DeVona (Betty) Gunter, 91, Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Gunter passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Hospice House of the Ozarks. 

She was born January 25, 1933, at Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Coy Hiett and DeVona Rogers Hiett.  On September 26, 1952, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Norman Lee Gunter, who preceded her in death on June 19, 2021.  Mrs. Gunter was a lifelong educator, serving many years with the Koshkonong school district.  She enjoyed reading her bible and playing games on her tablet.  Mrs. Gunter was a member of the West Road Church of Christ, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She is survived by two children, Ronnie Gunter and wife, Esperanza and Carolyn Grisham and husband, Raymond, all of Mountain Home, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Jeff Grisham and wife, Charm, Jennifer Rokos and husband, Greg, Alicia Allred, Cynthia Brockman and husband, Mark and Chris Gunter and wife, Lela; eight great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Rachel Rokos, Ethan and Seth Grisham, Austin Weber and wife, Lauren and Logan Weber, Ariel Allred and Bennie Gunter; three great-great-grandchildren, Luna, Lucas and Vincent; one brother, Don Hiett, Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Martha Jones; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, one son, Rickey, one great-grandson, Mark James Rokos, one great-great-grandson, Kahler Weber, two brothers, Ed Hiett and Howard Hiett and one sister, Cathy Cassidy, preceded her in death.  

Mrs. Gunter will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Graveside services for Judith Lynn Hawkins, 76, and Jackson Lee Hawkins, 74, of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Hawkins passed away at 10:40 a.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home. 

Judy was born January 7, 1948, at Atascadero, California, to Bill Cropper and Marzie Durham Cropper. 

Mr. Hawkins passed away at 5:21 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home.

Jack was born February 26, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James Leonard (Hank) Hawkins and Bonnie Lee Amyx Hawkins. 

Jack and Judy both graduated from West Plains High School and were married July 3, 1970, at West Plains.  Judy worked in healthcare before becoming a stay at home mother and wife.  Jack was employed by Howell-Oregon Electric for a number of years and was very proud of his career before retiring.  He continued to always talk about his guys and the many friends he made during his time with Howell-Oregon.  The couple attended the Curry Street Church of Christ.  Jack and Judy loved their family very much and the highlights of their lives were their grandchildren.  They loved to watch them play sports and were always their biggest fans in the stands. 

They are survived by two sons, Scott Hawkins and wife, Micah and Brett Hawkins and wife, Erin; four grandchildren, Zane, Caleb, Jesse Raine and Maddox Hawkins; their siblings and their spouses, Randy Cropper, Marilyn Bell, Carolyn Whittingham and husband, Robby, Jim Hawkins and wife, Karen and Ed Hawkins; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

A Celebration of Life service for Donnie Lee Stokes, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025 at First Freewill Baptist Church. 

Mr. Stokes passed away at 10:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home. 

He was born February 16, 1954, in Jackson, Tennessee, to John David Stokes and Mary Louise Jordan Stokes.  Mr. Stokes was a veteran, having served with the United States Army in Vietnam era.  He enjoyed woodworking, small engine repair and fishing.  He was a jack of all trades, a walking encyclopedia and an excellent cook.  Donnie loved his work as a truck driver.  Mr. Stokes surrendered his life to the Lord and was baptized within the last six months.

He is survived by his wife, Josefine Rodriguez; six children, Jay Stokes and wife, Danyell, Tony Stokes, Alex Stokes and wife, Debra, Donnie Stokes, Jr. and wife, Michelle, Nick Rodriguez and Nicole Rodriguez; five bonus children, Joe, Christina, Mike and Maggie Rodriguez and Daniel Regino; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

His parents, three brothers, Paul David Stokes, his twin, Danny Lee Stokes, Sr. and James Stokes, and four sisters, Betty, Judy, Joann and Shirley, preceded him in death.  

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Funeral services for Dale Dewayne Evans, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Langston Street Chapel Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Evans passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at Ozarks Healthcare. 

He was born January 16, 1946, in Ozark County, Missouri, to John William (Bill) Evans and Mary Emeline Dodson Evans.  On November 6, 1965, he was married in Howell County, to Jacqueline Williams.  Mr. Evans was a veteran, having served with the United States Army from 1965 – 1967.  He was the owner of Evans Plumbing in West Plains for many years before retiring in 2012.  He enjoyed meat processing, collecting antique John Deere tractors, farming and bailing hay.  Dale loved taking family trips to Branson.  He was a Master Mason at Bayou Lodge 365 in Bakersfield, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Evans; four children, Darrel Dwayne Evans and significant other, Sabrina Brimm, Roger Evans and significant other, Heidi Rader, Randal Evans and wife, Dee and Sherri Davidson and husband, Kyle; three grandsons; two step-granddaughters; one great-grandson; three step-great-grandsons; one step-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Lilly Moss and Pat Carrico and husband, Bill; and many nieces and nephews. 

His parents, one grandson, Robert Lee Evans; five brothers, Bennie, Dallas, Junior, Delbert and Clifton Evans and three sisters, Artice Brown, Imogene Mitchell and Thelma Johnson, preceded him in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery at South Fork.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.